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4-H Youth Development

Extension Council and Community Conversations
County: Williamson

You are invited to join us on September 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Williamson County Extension Office to connect with Extension staff and Council members. During this session, 4‑H Youth…

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Nutrient Field Day

Co-hosted by IVCC, Illinois Extension, and LaSalle County Farm Bureau
County: LaSalle

Join us this fall for our Nutrient Field Day, co-hosted by Illinois Valley Community College Agriculture, Illinois Extension, and the LaSalle County Farm Bureau. This free event will feature…

Veggies in an Instant Pot

Cooking in an Instant

County: DeWitt, Piatt, Macon

This isn't your grandma's manual pressure cooker. Electric pressure cookers help tenderize meat, cook grains, beans, and vegetables quickly, and can even make desserts. Learn the basics of using…

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Nature Wellness Walk-Linne Woods

Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has to offer! Relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led by certified forest bathing guides during these slow and…

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Meditation Mornings

County: Cook

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…

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4-H Fall Family Camp

Registration opens June 22!

Come out and enjoy all that the camp has to offer as a family! Experience rock climbing, zip lining, archery, hayrack rides, campfires, crafts, cardboard boat racing,…

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State 4-H State Shoot: Air Rifle

Registration opens July 1!

The State Shoot for Air Rifle is happening September 12 in Bloomington.

The events offered at State Shoots are not for intended for beginners as they are the same…

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Monarch Migration Festival

County: Knox

Celebrate the magic of monarchs with us at the Monarch Migration Festival on September 12, 2026, from 10 AM–2 PM! This free, family‑friendly event brings the wonder of live monarch butterflies up…

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Nature Walks at Illini State Park

County: LaSalle

Join us once a month through October for guided Nature Walks at Illini State Park. Led by a University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist volunteer, each walk will explore a different…

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Birdwatching Hike

Dixon Waterfowl Refuge
County: Putnam
Enjoy a guided hike through the scenic wetlands led by Illinois Extension’s Master Naturalist volunteers.  The 3,000 acre Refuge is home to more than 730 native plant species and 270 bird…

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